Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are found in soil sample which originates from various natural and anthropogenic activities like incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, natural fires, volcanic eruptions, thermal geological reactions, industrial processes etc. PAHs are thou...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i1877
This study investigates the potential of using Soft Independent Modeling of Class Analogy (SIMCA) in conjunction with Fourier transform Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) as a non-destructive and effective alternative method for classifying four commercially significant Indian tim...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i1878
Shifting agriculture, or jhum, is a long-standing farming practice among indigenous communities in Northeast India. Traditionally, this system relied on fallow cycles of 10–20 years, which allowed the soil to recover and secondary forests to regenerate. In recent decades, increas...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i1876
Botanical resources such as Azadirachta indica (neem) and Tagetes erecta (marigold) are increasingly recognised for their potential to support sustainable agriculture through their combined growth-promoting and nematicidal properties. Neem comprises an extensive range of limonoid...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i1873
Forest serves as critical carbon sinks, and their management significantly influences carbon stock capacity. Despite Bhutan’s national commitment to environmental conservation, empirical data on the impact of park management on carbon stock, particularly soil organic carbon fract...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i1874
Energy efficiency and thermal comfort in public buildings are critical considerations, particularly in tropical climates like Nigeria's, where high solar radiation significantly impacts indoor temperatures and energy consumption. Shading devices, as passive design strategies, off...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i1875
The ambient microbiome serves as a crucial reservoir for antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), acting as a catalyst for their evolution and a pathway for global distribution. The discharge of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) from clinical and agricultural environments into ecosys...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i1871
Sekar Ramarajan, Laxmanan Prakash, K. Petchimuthu, S Somasundaram, S Darwin Paul Edison, A Saravana Gandhi & A.G. Murugesan·Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology·2026
Background: Urbanization has profoundly altered natural vegetation patterns, leading to the introduction of exotic species and the decline of native flora. Urban green spaces play a vital role in sustaining biodiversity, regulating climate, and improving human well-being, yet reg...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i1872
The air quality is impacting on the human health. The air pollution is caused by the SOx, NOx, Suspended particulate matter (SPM) and Respirable suspended particulate matter (RSPM) present in the air. Based on the report, the high exposure of matter in the air can cause 4 to 8% p...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i1870
Jharkhand, located in eastern India, is endowed with abundant mineral resources but faces unevenly distribution of water resources availability. With the expansion of mining activities, large volumes of mine water are generated which is often underutilized or regarded as a pollut...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i1868
Ashtamudi Lake, a Ramsar-recognized tropical estuarine wetland of Kerala, exhibits pronounced spatial and seasonal variability driven by monsoonal hydrology and anthropogenic pressures. The present study evaluates the seasonal dynamics of zooplankton communities and their ecologi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i1869
Aims: This study aims to analyze the multidimensional impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the ecotourism industry in Kinshasa, specifically evaluating how the crisis affected financial stability, operational management, and the resilience of peri-urban conservation sites. Study D...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i1866
Aims: The study explores strategies for regional revitalization in Saiki City by promoting sustainable tourism, focusing on the effective utilization of local resources while ensuring environmental conservation. Objective: The study included three objectives; observing and analys...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i1867
This paper investigates the transformative role of biophilic design in the transition from sustainable to regenerative hospitality within urban hotel environments. While traditional sustainability focuses on "net-zero" impact and harm reduction, regenerative hospitality is define...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i1865
The uncontrolled discharge of untreated municipal sewage presents significant environmental and public health challenges, highlighting the need for affordable and sustainable wastewater treatment technologies. This study investigates the applicability of rice husk (RH) and neem (...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i1862